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V483 NAD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 NAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 157,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

damp on power steering pump

exhaust & hangers poor

head lights poor condition

official stickers on windscreen

sills & under body weak in places due to corrosion

slight stiffness in steering

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers weak

front lower bumper grill missing

head light patterns poor

oil leak

sills weak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 151,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to under sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushes (2.4.G.2)

boot struts weak

exhaust hangers weak

front lower bumper grill missing

head light patterns poor

oil leak

sills weak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside mirror poor condition

exhaust hangers weak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 142,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside mirror poor condition

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low & leaking

exhaust hangers weak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill area weak & poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,949 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front track arm rear bush starting to seperate

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 127,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front track arm rear bush starting to seperate

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flex joint poor

front to rear & rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

fuel filler pipes advanced corrosion

headlight patterns poor

n/s front link bar slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2012 120,605 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flex joint poor

front to rear & rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

fuel filler pipes advanced corrosion

headlight patterns poor

n/s front link bar slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2011 113,600 miles

Nearside front link bar has slight play

Offside front track control aarm rear bush seperating

Spill pipe from cylinder 3 to 4 appears damp

Fail 23 Nov 2011 113,600 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front link bar has slight play

Offside front track control aarm rear bush seperating

Spill pipe from cylinder 3 to 4 appears damp

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,321 miles

childs seats fitted in both rear outter seats

front to rear & rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

n/s front brake dragging slightly

washers frozen

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 98,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 85,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 77,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,339 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V483 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V483 NAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V483 NAD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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